Isaac Sederbaum, MPA
Graduate Research Assistant & PhD Student at Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington- Claim this Profile
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Elizabeth Lindner, MPA
I am consistently awestruck by Izzy Sederbaum's genuine and steadfast dedication to serving the underserved. Izzy consistently promoted diversity within The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at all levels. Some of his initiatives included leading the Partnership for Community and Diversity, as a prominent voice within classroom discussions and group projects, and his rigorous work on an exemplary degree project that pioneered research and data analysis of wage theft in Washington State. I had the pleasure of working with Izzy in his capacity as a leader of The Evans School's Partnership for Community and Diversity (PCD). He was enthusiastic about getting speakers come to educate students on all matters involving privilege and diversity. He impressively created a comfortable and open environment to discuss issues that others often shy away from. His presence in PCD meetings greatly improved the dynamic, scope, and effectiveness of the club. Izzy became a natural leader in rallying students around issues of social justice and inclusion at The Evans School. Izzy took initiative to become a veritable representative of his peers' concerns and opinions regarding diversity at The Evans School. Izzy also helped to develop open and comfortable discussions in the classroom. He was recognized by his peers and professors as a leader in diversity through his willingness and adept skills to cultivate conversations about social justice and underserved populations. Izzy was instrumental in examining perceptions of diversity at The Evans School through a project in Dr. Sara Curran's Qualitative Methods class. Izzy was essential to his team's efforts to interview faculty and alumni, observe interactions and discussions around diversity in coursework, and lead a focus group of his peers examining student perceptions of diversity at The Evans School. Without his involvement these foundational and crucial steps towards improving the student experience would not have been possible. Izzy's dedication to creating a more just dynamic between employers and labor in Washington State manifested in an outstanding degree project. His rigorous analysis and exemplary analytical skills will have profound implications in combating of wage theft. He is committed to putting the ideas and principles of The Evans School into action so as to improve the working class' quality of life. I am inspired by Izzy and will carry his shining example as an agent of change on in my own work in the public sector. His example truly embodies all of the ideas and principles of The Evans School at its best and I look forward to seeing what incredible change he makes in our world.
Elizabeth Lindner, MPA
I am consistently awestruck by Izzy Sederbaum's genuine and steadfast dedication to serving the underserved. Izzy consistently promoted diversity within The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at all levels. Some of his initiatives included leading the Partnership for Community and Diversity, as a prominent voice within classroom discussions and group projects, and his rigorous work on an exemplary degree project that pioneered research and data analysis of wage theft in Washington State. I had the pleasure of working with Izzy in his capacity as a leader of The Evans School's Partnership for Community and Diversity (PCD). He was enthusiastic about getting speakers come to educate students on all matters involving privilege and diversity. He impressively created a comfortable and open environment to discuss issues that others often shy away from. His presence in PCD meetings greatly improved the dynamic, scope, and effectiveness of the club. Izzy became a natural leader in rallying students around issues of social justice and inclusion at The Evans School. Izzy took initiative to become a veritable representative of his peers' concerns and opinions regarding diversity at The Evans School. Izzy also helped to develop open and comfortable discussions in the classroom. He was recognized by his peers and professors as a leader in diversity through his willingness and adept skills to cultivate conversations about social justice and underserved populations. Izzy was instrumental in examining perceptions of diversity at The Evans School through a project in Dr. Sara Curran's Qualitative Methods class. Izzy was essential to his team's efforts to interview faculty and alumni, observe interactions and discussions around diversity in coursework, and lead a focus group of his peers examining student perceptions of diversity at The Evans School. Without his involvement these foundational and crucial steps towards improving the student experience would not have been possible. Izzy's dedication to creating a more just dynamic between employers and labor in Washington State manifested in an outstanding degree project. His rigorous analysis and exemplary analytical skills will have profound implications in combating of wage theft. He is committed to putting the ideas and principles of The Evans School into action so as to improve the working class' quality of life. I am inspired by Izzy and will carry his shining example as an agent of change on in my own work in the public sector. His example truly embodies all of the ideas and principles of The Evans School at its best and I look forward to seeing what incredible change he makes in our world.
Elizabeth Lindner, MPA
I am consistently awestruck by Izzy Sederbaum's genuine and steadfast dedication to serving the underserved. Izzy consistently promoted diversity within The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at all levels. Some of his initiatives included leading the Partnership for Community and Diversity, as a prominent voice within classroom discussions and group projects, and his rigorous work on an exemplary degree project that pioneered research and data analysis of wage theft in Washington State. I had the pleasure of working with Izzy in his capacity as a leader of The Evans School's Partnership for Community and Diversity (PCD). He was enthusiastic about getting speakers come to educate students on all matters involving privilege and diversity. He impressively created a comfortable and open environment to discuss issues that others often shy away from. His presence in PCD meetings greatly improved the dynamic, scope, and effectiveness of the club. Izzy became a natural leader in rallying students around issues of social justice and inclusion at The Evans School. Izzy took initiative to become a veritable representative of his peers' concerns and opinions regarding diversity at The Evans School. Izzy also helped to develop open and comfortable discussions in the classroom. He was recognized by his peers and professors as a leader in diversity through his willingness and adept skills to cultivate conversations about social justice and underserved populations. Izzy was instrumental in examining perceptions of diversity at The Evans School through a project in Dr. Sara Curran's Qualitative Methods class. Izzy was essential to his team's efforts to interview faculty and alumni, observe interactions and discussions around diversity in coursework, and lead a focus group of his peers examining student perceptions of diversity at The Evans School. Without his involvement these foundational and crucial steps towards improving the student experience would not have been possible. Izzy's dedication to creating a more just dynamic between employers and labor in Washington State manifested in an outstanding degree project. His rigorous analysis and exemplary analytical skills will have profound implications in combating of wage theft. He is committed to putting the ideas and principles of The Evans School into action so as to improve the working class' quality of life. I am inspired by Izzy and will carry his shining example as an agent of change on in my own work in the public sector. His example truly embodies all of the ideas and principles of The Evans School at its best and I look forward to seeing what incredible change he makes in our world.
Elizabeth Lindner, MPA
I am consistently awestruck by Izzy Sederbaum's genuine and steadfast dedication to serving the underserved. Izzy consistently promoted diversity within The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at all levels. Some of his initiatives included leading the Partnership for Community and Diversity, as a prominent voice within classroom discussions and group projects, and his rigorous work on an exemplary degree project that pioneered research and data analysis of wage theft in Washington State. I had the pleasure of working with Izzy in his capacity as a leader of The Evans School's Partnership for Community and Diversity (PCD). He was enthusiastic about getting speakers come to educate students on all matters involving privilege and diversity. He impressively created a comfortable and open environment to discuss issues that others often shy away from. His presence in PCD meetings greatly improved the dynamic, scope, and effectiveness of the club. Izzy became a natural leader in rallying students around issues of social justice and inclusion at The Evans School. Izzy took initiative to become a veritable representative of his peers' concerns and opinions regarding diversity at The Evans School. Izzy also helped to develop open and comfortable discussions in the classroom. He was recognized by his peers and professors as a leader in diversity through his willingness and adept skills to cultivate conversations about social justice and underserved populations. Izzy was instrumental in examining perceptions of diversity at The Evans School through a project in Dr. Sara Curran's Qualitative Methods class. Izzy was essential to his team's efforts to interview faculty and alumni, observe interactions and discussions around diversity in coursework, and lead a focus group of his peers examining student perceptions of diversity at The Evans School. Without his involvement these foundational and crucial steps towards improving the student experience would not have been possible. Izzy's dedication to creating a more just dynamic between employers and labor in Washington State manifested in an outstanding degree project. His rigorous analysis and exemplary analytical skills will have profound implications in combating of wage theft. He is committed to putting the ideas and principles of The Evans School into action so as to improve the working class' quality of life. I am inspired by Izzy and will carry his shining example as an agent of change on in my own work in the public sector. His example truly embodies all of the ideas and principles of The Evans School at its best and I look forward to seeing what incredible change he makes in our world.
Credentials
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Professional Bicycle Technician
United Bicycle InstituteJul, 2008- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant & PhD Student
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Vera Institute of Justice
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2019
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Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
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Center for Justice Innovation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
Conducted qualitative interviews as well as survey based interviews as part of 3 different studies. Tracked and managed materials and data. Met regularly with research team. Conducted qualitative interviews as well as survey based interviews as part of 3 different studies. Tracked and managed materials and data. Met regularly with research team.
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Restaurant Opportunities Centers United
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Consultant
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
•Aided in "Behind the Kitchen Door" survey collection and outreach to restaurant workers. •Analyzed survey results from Houston, Seattle and the Bay Area using STATA. •Aided in "Behind the Kitchen Door" survey collection and outreach to restaurant workers. •Analyzed survey results from Houston, Seattle and the Bay Area using STATA.
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Freelance Researcher
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Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
•Provided clients with detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis, project management support and data collection. •Managed IRB proposals. •Conducted literature reviews •Previous projects have included RCT coordination with the United Way of King County, qualitative data collection and analysis in the Rainier Beach neighborhood in Seattle with George Mason University, and quantitative analysis of gun sales in Washington State with the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility. •Provided clients with detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis, project management support and data collection. •Managed IRB proposals. •Conducted literature reviews •Previous projects have included RCT coordination with the United Way of King County, qualitative data collection and analysis in the Rainier Beach neighborhood in Seattle with George Mason University, and quantitative analysis of gun sales in Washington State with the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility.
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University of Washington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant- Program Evaluation
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Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
-Teaching assistant for PBAF 526: Program evaluation, a required course for MPA candidates at the Evans School of Public Affairs. -Sat in on classes, offered extra help via email, office hours and review sessions. -Graded papers, quizzes, exams and final projects. -Teaching assistant for PBAF 526: Program evaluation, a required course for MPA candidates at the Evans School of Public Affairs. -Sat in on classes, offered extra help via email, office hours and review sessions. -Graded papers, quizzes, exams and final projects.
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Waldron CPI
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Survey Analyst/Research Intern
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
•Designed and implemented surveys in collaboration with Executive and Marketing teams. •Supplemented survey data, using methods such as interviews, secondary research and literature reviews. •Prepared and presented summaries and reports of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets and comprehensive reports that describe survey techniques and results. •Designed and implemented surveys in collaboration with Executive and Marketing teams. •Supplemented survey data, using methods such as interviews, secondary research and literature reviews. •Prepared and presented summaries and reports of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets and comprehensive reports that describe survey techniques and results.
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DataCenter
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Oakland, CA (remotely)
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Research Intern
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
•Conducted supporting research to aid organizing efforts of nail salon workers in New York City. •Created FAQs to be translated into Nepali regarding licensing laws, “green” salons, safety standards, etc. in New York State •Conducted supporting research to aid organizing efforts of nail salon workers in New York City. •Created FAQs to be translated into Nepali regarding licensing laws, “green” salons, safety standards, etc. in New York State
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Bike2PSU Challenge Coordinator
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Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
•Assisted in planning and executing events including the Challenge kick-off, weekly workshops, and Bike2PSU Commute Challenge Awards Party. •Tracked and evaluated Challenge data and goal participation. •Monitored and responded to web help requests via Bike2PSU Challenge Website (bike2psu.com). •Wrote content for the Bike2PSU Challenge website, blog, Facebook page, twitter and participant emails. •Assisted in planning and executing events including the Challenge kick-off, weekly workshops, and Bike2PSU Commute Challenge Awards Party. •Tracked and evaluated Challenge data and goal participation. •Monitored and responded to web help requests via Bike2PSU Challenge Website (bike2psu.com). •Wrote content for the Bike2PSU Challenge website, blog, Facebook page, twitter and participant emails.
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Legal Intern
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Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
•Designed and generated “know-your-rights” materials geared toward employees within several sectors of the service industry. Also in charge of compiling educational written materials regarding wage theft in Oregon for the general public. •Other responsibilities included working one-on-one with clients, collating wage data in Excel for use in court, and preparing relevant court documents. •Designed and generated “know-your-rights” materials geared toward employees within several sectors of the service industry. Also in charge of compiling educational written materials regarding wage theft in Oregon for the general public. •Other responsibilities included working one-on-one with clients, collating wage data in Excel for use in court, and preparing relevant court documents.
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Portland State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Mechanic/Instructor
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
•Designed lesson plans for and taught classes of up to 10 participants in various subjects: bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and safe commuting skills (knowing the rules of the road in Portland and Oregon, biker’s responsibility, safety tips, common errors). •Additional responsibilities included bicycle maintenance and repair, placing orders, processing payments, and customer relations. •Designed lesson plans for and taught classes of up to 10 participants in various subjects: bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and safe commuting skills (knowing the rules of the road in Portland and Oregon, biker’s responsibility, safety tips, common errors). •Additional responsibilities included bicycle maintenance and repair, placing orders, processing payments, and customer relations.
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President & Race Director
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
•Created and submitted budget for 2010-11 and 2011-12 school years for a team of 25-35 riders competing in 3 different cycling disciplines in the Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference. •Kept detailed expenditure records & maintained working relationship with sponsors. •Coordinated weekly meetings, maintained roster and training schedules, coordinated policies & logistics for team members including travel, lodging and entry to races. As Race Director: •Planned and executed a Road Race at Henry Hagg Lake in Gaston, OR with 157 participants (included filing appropriate permits with local county, police and ambulance company). •Oversaw volunteer and housing coordinators, filed appropriate contracts between USA Cycling and Portland State University. •Served as contact between general public, the university and team. Set up Facebook site to coordinate events, rideshares, and races Show less
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River City Bicycles
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Portland, OR
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Builder
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Sep 2008 - Apr 2009
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Education
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2019 - 2024
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Public Policy -
2012 - 2014
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Social Policy -
2009 - 2011
Portland State University
BA, Community Development -
2005 - 2008
Bard College
English Literature
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